Events include Kwanzaa Celebration, Amateur Night Holiday Special, Winter Wonderland, Double Dutch Holiday Classic, Gobble Gobble Give, and more

(BPRW) The Apollo invites friends and families to celebrate the holiday season with a diverse lineup of events and programs. Highlights include the annual, soul-stirring Kwanzaa: A Regeneration Celebration featuring Abdel R. Salaam’s Forces of Nature Dance Theatre, Amateur Night Holiday Special featuring Child Star winners of the historic talent show, the Double Dutch Holiday Classic, and free events like Coca-Cola Winter Wonderland, offering families photo opportunities with Black Santa Claus.

This year's Holidays at The Apollo promises an exceptional array of live, in-person festivities that toast the spirit of the season with culture, music, and community. You can download hi-res images HERE.

Holidays at The Apollo Calendar

Harlem Holiday Lights Parade

Thursday, November 19, 2024 I 6:00PM EST

FREE and open to the public

The Apollo joins 125th BID’s annual Harlem Holiday Lights Parade. Catch The Apollo float on 125th street for giveaways, music and more.

Gobble Gobble Give

Thursday, November 28, 2024 I 8:00 AM EST

Under The Apollo’s Marquee

FREE with RSVP

Gobble Gobble Give's NYC Chapter is returning to The Apollo as a hub for meal preparation, donation sorting, and drop-off for Thanksgiving-style meals, packaged and canned goods, clothing, blankets, toiletries, and a toy drive for new and gently used toys and books. These contributions will be distributed to local charities and organizations in need on Thursday, November 28th.

Apollo Music Café

Friday, December 6 : Luedji Luna I 9:00PM EST

Saturday, December 7 : Josiah Bell I 9:00PM EST

The Apollo Stages at The Victoria

Tickets: $30 (plus $10 food & beverage minimum)

The Apollo Music Café features an array of genres, including R&B, hip-hop, soul, folk, jazz, blues, gospel, pop, funk, and rock, all in an intimate setting. This series highlights emerging artists from the independent music scene who are making their mark in the industry.

Double Dutch Holiday Classic

Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 1:00PM EST

The Apollo’s Historic Theater

Tickets: Start at $42

The National Double Dutch League returns to The Apollo for the annual Double Dutch Holiday Classic where world-class Double Dutch teams of all ages from around the world compete for the championship title of “Best of Show.”

The Apollo & CNN Films Present Never Too Much Film Screening

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 I 7:30PM EST

The Apollo’s Historic Theater

Tickets: $25

From award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter, Luther: Never Too Much chronicles the story of a vocal virtuoso. Using a wealth of rarely-seen archives, Vandross tells his own story with assistance from his closest friends and musical collaborators, including Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson, and Roberta Flack. The film relives the many stunning moments of Vandross’ Grammy® award-winning musical career, while exploring his personal life, health struggles, and a lifelong battle to earn the respect his music deserved. The screening will be followed by a conversation featuring Dawn Porter and special guests.

Coca-Cola Winter Wonderland

Saturday, December 14, 2023 | 2:00PM EST

The Apollo Stages at The Victoria

FREE & open to the public

The Apollo invites audiences to bring the whole family for a wide array of holiday-themed activities including picture taking with Santa Claus and amazing performances. This event is hosted by The Apollo Historian and Ambassador, Mr. Billy Mitchell.

Amateur Night Holiday Special

Saturday, December 14, 2023 | 7:30PM EST

The Apollo’s Historic Theater

Tickets: Start at $30

The Apollo Amateur Night Holiday Special showcases talented alumni of the show’s “Stars of Tomorrow” segment, spotlighting the young performers hoping to follow in the footsteps of Apollo Legends like Ella Fitzgerald and H.E.R., whose careers were launched on the stage of The Apollo. Hosted by Amateur Night 2022 Grand Finale Winner, Kofi B.

Amateur Night at the Apollo is sponsored by Coca-Cola.

Amateur Night at The Apollo

December 4, December 11, December 18, 2024 I 7:30PM EST

The Apollo’s Historic Theater

Tickets: Start at $30

Amateur Night has long been revered by artists as a transformative experience where up-and-coming talent feel the power of the legendary performers who have come before them, and where audience responses can help make or break a career. The current Amateur Night season opened on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 and continues each Wednesday night through the Grand Finale in June.

Amateur Night at the Apollo is sponsored by Coca-Cola.

Kwanzaa: A Regeneration Celebration

Saturday, December 21, 2024 | 2:00PM and 7:30PM EST

The Apollo’s Historic Theater

Tickets: Start at $35

Anchored by Forces of Nature Dance Theatre under the leadership of critically acclaimed choreographer Abdel Salaam, The Apollo’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration returns for a joyous celebration of Kwanzaa through dance, music and spoken word, honoring the principles of Kwanzaa and traditions from across the African Diaspora.

Source: The Apollo